Tag: Disneyland
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Matterhorn Bobsleds Closing for Refurbishment in July
The Matterhorn Bobsleds are the newest attraction to be scheduled for a refurbishment. Disney has shown dedication to proactively planning closures of attractions for refurbishments. These closures give Disney time to polish attractions, provide needed maintenance that can’t be done overnight, and sometimes even improve efficiencies for attractions. The Matterhorn Bobsleds is generally refurbished every…
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Walls and Scrims Come Down Around Buildings on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
For quite some time this spring, there have been walls and scrims surrounding the buildings on the Northwest end of Main Street, USA. These have, for the most part, hidden refurbishment work that has been happening on the block. There were a couple of times when the scrims were lowered due to high winds. This…
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Caption of the Week: Luke, Leia, and Han
It’s Caption of the Week Day! This week, the photo is a fun one (we hope you think so, too). Each week, we post a photo, you post a caption, and then we tabulate the votes to determine which caption is the most popular and will remain the Caption of the Week for each individual…
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Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters Gets Reopening Date at Disneyland
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters has been closed for quite some time at The Happiest Place on Earth! This will soon be changing, it appears. According to the Disneyland website, the attraction at the entrance of Tomorrowland will be reopening next week. The calendar shows the attraction will be once again welcoming guests starting on Friday,…
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Halloween Screams Returning to Disneyland for Halloween Time
Halloween Time returns to the Disneyland Resort on Friday, August 21, and continues through Saturday, October 31. With that, many guest favorite entertainment options return as well. One such entertainment option is the Halloween Screams Fireworks Spectacular. Halloween Screams was first introduced at Disneyland on September 25, 2009. It immediately became super popular with guests,…
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Store Command Reopens at Disneyland After Refurbishment
Store Command is once again open at Disneyland. This comes after the store and the adjoining attraction have been closed for refurbishment. While the store is open again, the attraction is not. The reopened store now carries merchandise for Toy Story 5. This comes about a month and a half before the newest Toy Story…
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Geek Eats: Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe from Plaza Inn
There are so many delicious dishes to enjoy when visiting a Disney theme park. Occasionally, Disney shares one of its recipes so fans can attempt to recreate the culinary magic at home. Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes at Disneyland Resort begins on June 19th and continues through July 19th. It will have some exciting offerings throughout…
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Dr. Sukarno | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 1, 1956
On this day in 1956, the first president of Indonesia, Dr. Sukarno, became the first head of state to visit Disneyland. He was joined by his 12-year-old son, Guntur, and a diplomatic party on an 18-day state visit and goodwill tour of the United States. Walt Disney showed President Sukarno around the park personally. Both…
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Lovely Summer Nights – 30 Years Ago At Disneyland
It is hard to explain why the Memorial Day weekend was so highly anticipated thirty years ago at Disneyland. It not only kicked off the summer season, it also marked the annual return of fireworks, which were offered only during the summer months. You read that correctly. From 1956 until 2005, Disneyland offered fireworks only…
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Looking Back: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opens 7 Years Ago Today at Disneyland
7 years ago today, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened to the public at Disneyland. This new land at Disneyland dramatically changed the park. Not only was it a massive expansion of space for guests to enjoy, but it also changed the Rivers of America and the Disneyland Railroad. For the first time, the train turned…
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New Refill Station Appears on Main Street, USA
A new refill station has appeared on Main Street, USA. This new station for guests to refill water bottles can be found behind the Market House near the lockers, halfway up Main Street on the right. This is technically on Center Street. The refill station is found on what was a “test wall.” There was…
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Bluey’s Best Day Ever! During Kids Rule Summer at the Disneyland Resort!
Kids Rule Summer is happening at the Disneyland Resort! This summer, the Disneyland Resort is offering tons of fun things for families, and specifically kids, to enjoy while visiting The Happiest Place on Earth! One of the offerings is the continuation of Bluey’s Best Day Ever! Found at the Fantasyland Theatre, this experience is full…
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Louis the Alligator Sipper Coming to Disneyland June 1
Disney Park guests are always looking for the newest novelty item whenever they visit the parks. The next special novelty item will feature Louis the Alligator from The Princess and the Frog. The Louis Sipper will be arriving at Disneyland on June 1. The sipper will be available at Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday…
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it’s a small world | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 28, 1966
On this day in 1966, the ‘it’s a small world’ attraction opened in its new home in Fantasyland at Disneyland after its run at the New York World’s Fair. Walt Disney was joined by over 50 representatives from nations worldwide, officials from its sponsor, Bank of America, and international youth performing groups. Around 15 bottles…
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Star Wars in the Theaters and in the Parks – GEEKS CORNER #817
Welcome back to Geek’s Corner with Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear! It has been an absolutely massive week for Star Wars fans, and we are diving headfirst into all the exciting updates coming out of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, plus our rapid-fire reactions to the opening night of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie!…
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Mickey’s Soundsational Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 27, 2011
On this day in 2011, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade premiered at Disneyland. The music of Disney came to life across nine units set to the updated theme from Hong Kong’s Flights of Fantasy Parade. Mickey Mouse led the way, playing a real drum set. Following were Aladdin and the cymbal celebration, Sebastian and the calypso carnival,…
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The Force is Strong with Food and Merchandise at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
There are so many exciting things happening at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge now! Recently, the timeline was expanded. With this came new characters, shops, props, merchandise, and even classic John Williams Star Wars music. BDX Droids have also made a very welcome return to Batuu. With the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, new…
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Navy Band Southwest Joins Disneyland’s Memorial Day Flag Retreat
The Navy Band Southwest was at Disneyland for Memorial Day for a special Patriotic Flag Retreat. Late in the afternoon, the Navy Band joined the Disneyland Resort Security Honor Guard, Dapper Dans, and others for this special moment. This daily tradition, which dates back to the early days of Disneyland, honored current and former Service…
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New Mandalorian Mission and Classic Characters Expanding Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge This Summer at Disneyland
This summer is an exciting time for Star Wars fans. Along with getting the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has a lot of exciting new things to experience. This includes updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, the expanded timeline of the land, the return of the BDX Droids,…
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Disneyland Resort Hosts Sailors & Marines During LA Fleet Week
Last week, the Disneyland Resort hosted over 100 Sailors and Marines for a magical day at The Happiest Place on Earth! The day took place on May 21st. This was a celebration of both Los Angeles Fleet Week and the 250th anniversaries of the United States Navy and the Marine Corps. This was also part…
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Patriotic Bunting Returns to Disneyland Resort
As the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary, The Walt Disney Company has been joining the celebration in several different ways. This initiative has been called Disney Celebrates America. With the celebration of Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary last year, patriotic bunting did not appear on Main Street, USA at Disneyland or Buena Vista Street…
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Edelweiss Lodge Opens at Disneyland
The area around the Matterhorn has gotten some attention lately. Edelweiss Snacks received some work, as did the area around it. Fans have eagerly watched to see what would happen. It saw walls going up around both the former motorboat dock and also along the other side next to the lagoon. On Friday, May 22nd,…
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Disneyland Reopens Tomorrowland Theater for Pixar Short Film Spotlight
The Tomorrowland Theater is once again open at Disneyland. It has been closed for quite some time. However, on May 22nd, the theater reopened as the new home for the Pixar Short Film Spotlight. This is an experience that offers guests the chance to watch three Pixar shorts. Guests who visit can watch: The presentation…
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BDX Droids Are Back at Disneyland Resort’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
There are a lot of exciting things happening at the Disneyland Resort this summer. This is particularly true for Star Wars fans of all levels who visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Earlier this spring, the timeline for the land was expanded. This led to some changes in the land that included new shops, props, and…